Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine
because it contains important information for you.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or
pharmacist has told you.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any
possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
- You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.

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What is in this leaflet
1. What GelTears is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you use GelTears
3. How to use GelTears
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store GelTears
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What GelTears is and what it is used for?
GelTears is a clear colourless liquid gel and contains a lubricant that is used as a
substitute for natural tears. Your eyes will normally produce just enough natural
tears to allow them to move easily and comfortably. If your eyes do not produce
enough tears they can become dry and irritated. It can also be used in patients
who suffer from sore eyes because their tear film is unstable. GelTears will help
keep your eyes comfortable.

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3. How to use GelTears
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or
pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
You should take care not to touch the end of the dropper nozzle onto your eyes,
fingers or any other surface. Remember to replace the cap after use. The
recommended dose is to place one drop of gel in the corner of the eye, nearest the
nose, 3 to 4 times each day and approximately 30 minutes before going to bed.
Children and adolescents aged to 18 years
The safety and efficacy of GelTears in children and adolescents at the posology
recommended in adults has been established by clinical experience, but no clinical
trial data are available.
The amount of gel used should be enough to cover the eye properly.
Follow these instructions carefully.
1. Wash hands thoroughly.
2. Twist off the cap.
3. Look upwards and gently pull down the lower eyelid.
4. Hold the GelTears tube just above your eye and gently squeeze
until some gel falls into the gap between your eyeball and
lower eyelid.
5. Release the lower eyelid, and move your eye while open to ensure the gel covers
the eye completely.
6. Repeat the process in the other eye if necessary.
If you use more GelTears than you should it is very unlikely that you will suffer
an overdose, but if you suddenly feel unwell after using the gel, tell your doctor or
eye specialist.
If you forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you remember and then
continue as before.

2. What you need to know before you use GelTears
Do not use GelTears if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine
(listed in section 6).
Other medicines and GelTears
If GelTears is used at the same time with other eye drops/eye ointments, there should
be an application time interval of approximately 15 minutes between use of such
other medications and GelTears should always be the last medication to be applied.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently or might take any
other medicines.
Warnings and Precautions
Your vision may become blurred if too much gel is added at one time, or if you use
your medicine more often than is required. This effect can last for up to an hour. If
you are affected you may be able to speed up recovery of normal vision by blinking
vigorously for a few seconds. If this does not work, try gently rubbing the eyelid.
This should help the gel to collect in the conjunctival sac beneath the eye where it
will no longer interfere with your vision.
Children and adolescents aged to 18 years:
The safety and efficacy of GelTears in children and adolescents at the posology
recommended in adults has been established by clinical experience, but no clinical
trial data are available.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
Do not use GelTears if you are pregnant, may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Contact lenses
Take special care with GelTears if you wear contact lenses. Contact lenses should
be removed during treatment with GelTears. And then wait for 15 minutes after
application before putting them back in.
Benzalkonium chloride is used as a preservative in GelTears, and is known to be
absorbed by soft contact lenses. Over time benzalkonium chloride can collect in soft
contact lenses, and therefore may cause irritation, or discolour the lenses. Therefore
use of Geltears while using soft contact lenses is not recommended. GelTears can,
however, be used with daily disposable lenses because a new pair is used each day.
Driving and using machines
As with all eye preparations, you may have blurred vision for a little while after
putting the gel in. Wait until your vision is clear before driving or using machines.